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Donald Berwick appointed to head center for Medicare and Medicaid services Politico Share     The White House made the recess appointment of Harvard Medical School Professor Donald Berwick official recently, selecting him to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and sidestepping a protracted battle on the Hill over his nomination. "It's unfortunate that at a time when our nation is facing enormous challenges, many in Congress have decided to delay critical nominations for political purposes," President Barack Obama said in a statement. More
 Seniors owe Robert Butler many thanks The New York Times Share
Dr. Robert N. Butler, who coined the word "ageism" and has been called the father of modern gerontology, died of leukemia on Independence Day at the age of 83. As with pioneers in other fields, it is hard to think of aging and longevity in America today without being influenced by Dr. Butler's work and thoughts. He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1976 for Why Survive? Being Old in America. More NASUA announces name change NASUA Share
In keeping with its mission to design, improve, and sustain state systems delivering home and community based services and supports for the elderly and individuals with disabilities, the NASUA membership voted overwhelmingly in support of a proposal to change the name of the association to the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities, NASUAD. More
 In the D.C. area and across the U.S., scams against senior citizens are on the rise The Washington Post Share
Murders and violent crimes are down around the Washington region and the country, but one kind of crime is rising steadily: scams against the elderly. Senior citizens are reticent victims who avoid telling family members for fear of going to nursing homes, or don't even report swindles for fear of having to testify in court. More
Depression linked to dementia The National Health Service of the United Kingdom Share
"Having depression may nearly double the risk of developing dementia later in life," reported BBC news. It said that a 17-year study of nearly 1,000 elderly people, found that 22 percent of those who were depressed at the start went on to develop dementia, compared with 17 percent of those who were not depressed. More Suicide prevention for older adults in residential communities: Implications for policy and practice The Public Library of Science Share
Although our understanding of the epidemiology of suicide in older adults is growing, little is known about suicide in senior living settings. The positive perceptions of these settings — such as aging in place, maximizing independence, and promoting safety — along with the high satisfaction rates reported by residents tend to overshadow acknowledgments of distress. Thus policies and best practices regarding suicide prevention in these settings are sparse. More  HHS launches new consumer focused health care website, www.HealthCare.gov Department of Health and Human Services Share
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled an innovative new online tool that will help consumers take control of their health care by connecting them to new information and resources that will help them access quality, affordable health care coverage. More
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